This is a very easy, sophisticated spring/summer color that looks lovely with neutral makeup.

Sometimes a neutral or nude can take life from one’s face–Burberry Tulip Pink has just enough of a suggestion of color. It has a creamy, pearly texture that feels very moisturizing and comfortable. As with any on-the-lips picture, please remember that your own natural lip color might give you a different look. This medium rose came out a lighter creamy pink on Megan:

Here is a comparison with the more nude Burberry Nude Rose. It’s not a vibrant as Chanel Rouge Coco Magnolia, and less red than Chanel Rouge Coco Camelia.

Burberry is one of my top five lipstick brands–well deserving of the title high-end. Burberry Tulip Pink is a good “keep in your purse” color–it’s universal enough to go with almost anything.

As an aside, I love the Burberry website–their lipstick collection colors are all so tempting!

Burberry Beauty has a limited edition Iconic Nudes, which includes the Sheer Summer Glow Natural Highlighting Compact ($50). A combination of two bronzers, a light whisper pink and a pearly highlighter shade, this bronzer adds a soft layer of natural blush-bronzer to those with lighter skin tones.

In sun:

In shade, the pearly texture of the powder can be seen:

Here are swatches both blended (on the left), and of the individual colors on the right:

Burberry’s standard line of bronzers includes a variety for a range of skin tones. This palette appears to be desgined for lighter skin tones–perhaps NC 35 and higher. The colors are so soft and delicate that it’s difficult to apply too much.

I applied the left (bronzer) side of the palette mixed, using a kabuki brush (the Edward Bess Luxury Face Brush) on the contour area of the cheek, and touching it on the forehead, bridge of nose and chin. I used the hightlighter/blush (the right side) on the top of my cheek. I then used the highlighter color applied lightly just under my brows for a tiny highlight there.

The colors are very soft and natural, and should accommodate both warm and cool skin tones. This is absolutely gorgeous, lovingly made, and embellished with the iconic Burberry check. Absolutely amazing, versatile palette for a natural, glowing look.

This recent story about Chanel’s Peter Philips’ work backstage at Jil Sander emphasizes that a modern look incorporates nudes. Above, Philips used foundation on the lips to simulate a nude lip. Unlike Fall seasons past, I’m definitely feeling nudes during 2011. This includes nails, including Rococo Nail Apparel’s Nude Wardrobe over at The Beauty Look Book and RGB’s nail collection seen here at Planete Beaute.

Some Fall lipsticks also have a nude vibe. Like many women, I cannot wear a completely nude lip without looking a bit lifeless. Instead, this Fall I’ve been rotating some nude roses that give some color to lips (but not much). One was previously reviewed here, Burberry Lip Mist in Nude Rose.

This is in Burberry’s Lip Mist formula, which is both sheer and moisturizing. On Liz:

Another one that I’m enjoying is Dior Rouge Dior in Pisanelle Pink ($32/#428), released with this Fall’s Blue Tie Collection:

When this was released, I went back to look at it several times trying to decide whether I needed this one. I decided that I did, and I’v been wearing it very frequently. It’s one of those lipsticks that you can keep in your purse constantly to refresh during the day. It looks good with a wide range of other looks, and adds a glowing look that is very polished. On Liz:

Dior’s formula is very moisturizing–this feels like a balm to me. Keep in mind, the formula is a bit soft. Several of the testers that I saw were broken. I’ve carried mine around in my purse, and been careful during application, which seems to have worked to preserve the bullet of this very soft formula.

Bobbi Brown’s Soft Nude is the deepest and most opaque of this group, easily covering my pigmented lips. Bobbi Brown’s tended to look creamier than the others, which have a more luminous finish. I’m having trouble locating this color for sale online–this may have been limited edition or is simply sold out.

Here is a comparison of the three:

I have to admit, it is nice to have a Fall season where deep reds are not required. I’m enjoying the ease and wearability of these colors. You can always smoke out the eyes, if you’d like emphasis. I’m declaring Fall 2011 the season of nude makeup.

Bobbi Brown Rich Color Lipstick in Soft Nude was sent to Cafe Makeup without charge for consideration and review.

Burberry Beauty’s Natural Sheer Lip Mist in Blueberry ($30 / #6) is a lightly textured deep blue-red. I happen to love lipsticks in this color family. They can look so pretty and dramatic on pale skin. Some, like Chanel Rouge Coco in Rouge Noir, are highly dramatic, requiring a bit of care and precision in application (and re-application).

Burberry’s Lip Mist in Blueberry is a softer, moisturizing version of this trend. It’s a color that one can dash on in the morning. The cool, slightly mauvey-blue tones is part of this gorgeously-engraved bullet. The formula is light, moisturizing and has a slightly gel-like feel. The color gives excellent coverage–it’s not as opaque as Chanel Rouge Noir, of course, but still covers my naturally pigmented lips very well. On Liz:

Burberry Blueberry fits well with clothes in the Fall and Winter months. It’s deep enough to be within most makeup-wearer’s comfort zone, but has enough color and pigmentation to make a subtle statement. Many women are afraid of reds, but are comfortable with off-reds, or sheerer reds. If so, Burberry Blueberry might be a good transition color for you to increase your comfort level withe more vibrant colors. I love the formula and, of course, the iconic packaging. Highly recommended.

Burberry Light Glow Natural Blush in Tangerine ($42/ No. 6) is a soft peach with a touch of brown. As with Burberry’s other blushes, it’s packed in a gorgeous, heavy metal compact with the luxury brand’s iconic plaid etching.

Despite the name “tangerine” which suggests a bright orange, Burberry Tangerine gives a soft peach-nude glow. Like many Burberry items, it plays well as a sophisticated color. Here it is on Liz:

You can see how soft it is compared to Shu Uemura Peach 47, a color that I’ve long considered to be a classic peach tone.

Burberry Tangerine is much softer and more brown than the comparatively orange Shu Uemura Apricot, and far less pink and bright that Chanel Tweed Corail (reviewed here). As with many Burberry Light Glow blushes, Tangerine gives a beautiful, soft wash of color. You can see how it was incorporated in a Burberry makeover at this post.

Above, Liz is wearing:

Chanel Vitalumiere liquid foundation in 20 Claire/Cameo

Caron powder in Translucent

Burberry Beauty Tangerine blush

Chanel Rouge Extrait de Gloss in Exces

Hourglass Film Noir Mascara

Prestige Total Intensity liner in black (lower lash line)

Hourglass Film Noir was provided for review and consideration to Cafe Makeup without charge.

Burberry Lip Mist in Copper ($30 #202) is a sheer, warm nude that adds just a touch of color and a serious amount of creamy moisture. This color was released earlier this year, but it happens to coordinate nicely with the upcoming Fall collections. It was featured in the “Runway Look” demonstration on Burberry.com.

On Liz, Burberry Copper Lip Mist gives a very subtle gold-nude wash with plenty of shine.

I love Burberry’s Lip Mists–the formula is light, sheer and very pleasant. There is a shine and glow without shimmer or glitter. Copper gives a warm, natural glow that looks good with grays, bronzes, browns and other warm toned colors (that include taupes, khaki’s and any golden-infused colors). It’s a lovely light color that makes the lips look moisturized, not the heavy creme impression from lipsticks of years past. Highly recommended.

Burberry Fall 2011 includes Lip Cover Soft Satin Lipstick in Nude Rose ($30 #25), a highly wearable deep nude with a strong rose undertone. There are various colors that are so easy to wear that you barely notice that you have them on–several easy pinks fall into this category. A nude rose can fall into this category, as long as it’s not toonude (which can make one look lifeless) or too brown (which can make one look stuck in the 1990’s). Nude Rose is an elegant solution. The final effect gives a beautiful polish and finish to the overall look, providing a flattering soft color that works on almost any age. It’s a nude that makes one looks polished and alive. On Liz:

Here are some swatch comparisons of Burberry Nude Rose with Burberry Lip Mist in Copper Mist (review forthcoming), which is sheerer and more gold, Chanel Rouge Coco in Plumetis (review here) which is more pink) and Chanel Patchouli (review here) which is in the same family but is less creamy and more shimmery.

I can recommend Burberry Nude Rose–it has a creamy, pleasant formula that looks very polished and luxurious. My husband swears that Burberry’s formula are the ‘most kissable’ of all of the high end lipsticks that I own.

Just a word on Burberry in Nude Cashmere ($30 / #26), also released in this collection–no. To elaborate, for some reason this color just turned gray on me. I’ll just say it. Although I’m an avid fan of the universality of Burberry’s color palette, I’m not sure what they were thinking on this one. To see the shade, Sabrina at The Beauty Look Book has swatches here (although she notes that this isn’t a color that she prefers either).

I rarely photograph used items for review on Cafe Makeup, but I was unable to resist using Burberry Beauty Light Glow Natural Blush in Earthy ($42) long enough to put it in front of my camera. To be more precise, I couldn’t stop using Burberry Earthy after I learned to use it at a recent makeover.

When I first received Burberry Earthy, I tried using it as a traditional blush. When I did that, I was very confused. The color didn’t apply as a blush on my warm NC15/20 (Chanel Cameo/Ivoire) skin tone at all. Although I’m a fan of nude blushes, Earthy left me a little cold at first. However, an excellent Burberry makeover artist explained that Earthy is a perfect contour color of pale skin tone girls.

Of course, it is possible for one to use a bronzer to contour and I frequently do. This tends to look best with warm toned makeup looks, or for those with a brighter or beachy style. Here’s a picture of Paris Hilton, looking gorgeous as always (love her!) This is a classic bronzer contour look:

The bronzer (topped with a touch of highlighter and soft pink blush) has a warmth that echoes her bronzy arms. In contrast, look at the contouring on Burberry runway:

This has a completely different contour look compared to the lovely Paris’s beachy look. Another, also from Burberry runway:

As you can see, the Burberry runway pictures have a contouring that is more subtle, less warm, and coordinates nicely with the rest of the look. Although slightly warm, Earthy gives the impression much more like the pictures on Burberry runway, not Paris Hilton. It’s a softer, less golden and looks more natural. I do not (and cannot) use Earthy as a traditional blush. Rather, I place it at follows:

On top of forehead around the hairline

On the side, stay near the hairline

Bring the color in slightly over the brows and cheek hollow

Add a touch under the chin to define

You can add a touch of blush (Burberry Tangerine was used at my makeover), plus a touch of highlighter (Burberry Fresh Glow) on the upper cheek and around the eye area. Here are some comparison swatches with Burberry Earthy and other nudes and bronzes in my collection: Nars Laguna Bronzer, Mac Taupe blush, Shu Uemura M Amber 83, Bobbi Brown Sandstone, and Chanel Joues Contraste Tempting Beige blush.

Another, indoor light:

Some thoughts:

Nars Laguna is a traditional bronzer (see, Paris Hilton)

MAC Taupe is quite dark for pale skin tones, and can look muddy

Shu Uemura M Amber 83 can be used as a blush (it has a peachy pink undertone) or a contour

Bobbi Brown Sandstone applies on cheeks with a definite pink glow and is more of a traditional nude blush

Chanel Joues Contraste Tempting Beige is slightly warm and pink-peach, and can be used as a traditional blush

Burberry Earthy is far more subtle than the others and works best on my pale skin as a contour

If you’ve purchased Burberry Earthy, how are you using it? How do you like to contour?

About a week ago, I went to the Burberry Beauty counter at Nordstrom San Francisco Centre for an event, and had one of the best makeovers of my life. I wanted to record the products used and update you on my experiences with the Burberry Sheer Luminous Foundation(swatches of all shades here).

For the foundation update, I’ve been using Burberry’s Sheer Luminous Foundation for about a year. I’ve finished one entirely (No. 5, my original color), and just repurchased a bottle in No. 6.

Burberry foundation is my go-to whenever I want a typical foundation that doesn’t affect my skin, looks polished and can be applied very quickly. The U.S. labeling does not reflect this (the U.S. FDA is slow to recognize certain ingredients as sunscreens), but there are some physical sunscreen ingredients in it (I supplement with a sunscreen) (ingredient list is here). It never clogs, it never irritates, and in many ways I prefer it to the former Chanel Tient Innocence.

When I was getting my makeover, the artist told me something that almost made me drop my nonfat decaf latte. He said that it could be used as a heavy cover foundation. Given that the name of the foundation includes the word “Sheer,” I had to know more.

As a former Armani specialist, he explained the Armani technique for applying foundation. Having had an excellent foundation makeover at an Armani counter in Harvey Nichols/London years before, we were already speaking the same language. Essentially, to start one brushes the foundation on very sheerly. Second, one takes the brush and builds coverage only where needed. Third, you do a quick finger-swipe to remove brush marks. He was right, of course. This is a highly buildable foundation. It didn’t look cakey at all–it looked just like…skin. He explained that he had been persuaded to work for Burberry Beauty based solely on his experience with their foundation. It’s that good.

I hope that you find this little sketchbook helpful. I’ll post reviews of the products that I haven’t reviewed yet as soon as I can.

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Burberry Lip Mist in Feather Pink ($30 #209) is part of release of a new lipstick formula for the line. This texture is a creamy gel.

We’ve seen a few gel lipsticks over the past few months, with Chanel Rouge Coco Shines, Dior’s reformulated Addict and a variety of others. The formula of Burberry’s Feather Pink are the creamiest of the ones that I’ve tried. They are sheerer than Burberry’s standard lipsticks, but the difference is not as dramatic as in the other lines. I can get a semi-opaque wash of color with a single application layer with Burberry’s Feather Pink, and the wear time is far longer than Chanel’s Rouge Coco Shine. Like the others, Burberry’s Feather Pink feels very moisturizing. It leaves my lips looking fresh and moisturizing.

I’ve seen several reviews of Feather Pink on the internet, and it has been alternatively described as ‘warm,’ ‘neutral’ and ‘cool’ by various bloggers, including every variation in between (“neutral with a touch of warm,” etc). And it does look sort of neutral in the tube. Having said that, I’m going to side with Team Neutral-to-Warm, although I must admit that this color is a bit of a chameleon. It absolutely applies that way on my warm toned skin (my lips have a mauve tinge).

Also, I compared Burberry Feather Pink with what I consider to be a true cool pink, which is Chanel Rouge Allure in Pink Saphir (this was limited edition and I do not believe it is still available). Here, you can see Feather Pink next to Chanel Rouge Allure in Confidentielle, Chanel Rouge Coco in Magnolia and Chanel Rouge Coco in Mademoiselle.

You can see how the sheer Feather Pink pulls warm on my warm skin tone, especially when it is placed next to the very cool Chanel Pink Saphir.

But on Liz, Burberry Feather Pink allows a lot of Liz’s natural pink-tone lip color to show through:

The lip picture (above) is a much more accurate interpretation of how Feather Pink looks on me.

I’m beginning to love this gel lipstick trend. I find them highly wearable and moisturizing. As always, Burberry delivers an excellent interpretation of the trend. I find that they wear time is on the higher end for a gel formula. Burberry Feather Pink is an ideal choice for those who dislike the shorter wear time for the lighter shades of the Chanel Rouge Coco Shine. Yet Burberry manages to deliver this wear time without adding any sticky or tacky feeling. An ideal “date” lipstick, Burberry Feather Pink is also a beautiful, office-appropriate color that can be dashed on without a mirror.